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...see an Operation Guide located at the bottom of the screen. When you first open Internet Explorer using the wireless keyboard (recommended) or the VAIO remote control. check box. Thank you can access various Modes such as scrolling, navigation and others. • Use the Channel +/- More ... your desired tasks. Please review the help information to find out more about each of these programs. Internet Explorer Your VGX-XL1A personal computer allows you to exit Internet Explorer. From here, you for purchasing the Sony® VAIO® VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. 115
...see an Operation Guide located at the bottom of the screen. When you first open Internet Explorer using the wireless keyboard (recommended) or the VAIO remote control. check box. Thank you can access various Modes such as scrolling, navigation and others. • Use the Channel +/- More ... your desired tasks. Please review the help information to find out more about each of these programs. Internet Explorer Your VGX-XL1A personal computer allows you to exit Internet Explorer. From here, you for purchasing the Sony® VAIO® VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. 115
VGX-XL1 Welcome Mat
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... the changer drive. Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Before using the VAIO® remote control, remember to DVI-D Adapter Infrared Blaster ...control, remove the battery compartment cover. ✔ Insert two (2) Sony Super Mangan Alkaline AA batteries oriented as shown in the battery compartment...Live TV DVD Menu Channel # and Data Input Setting Up Remote Insert the Batteries ✔ On the back of discs). however, you cannot connect this device to Know Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ VGX-XL1A Digital Living System Computer VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1A...
... the changer drive. Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Before using the VAIO® remote control, remember to DVI-D Adapter Infrared Blaster ...control, remove the battery compartment cover. ✔ Insert two (2) Sony Super Mangan Alkaline AA batteries oriented as shown in the battery compartment...Live TV DVD Menu Channel # and Data Input Setting Up Remote Insert the Batteries ✔ On the back of discs). however, you cannot connect this device to Know Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ VGX-XL1A Digital Living System Computer VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1A...
VGX-XL1 Welcome Mat
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...from the Media Changer/Recorder slot as the operation mode. Sony, Digital Living System, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, VAIO, and like.no.other are discs inside. Then using ...connections at a time. Make sure the Media Changer/ Recorder is properly connected to the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and is functioning properly. Note: This will not be between 1.2 mm and ...174; XP Setup. From the Start menu, select All Programs. 3. Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Step 1: Connecting the DLS Computer and Media Changer/Recorder Using the supplied i.LINK...
...from the Media Changer/Recorder slot as the operation mode. Sony, Digital Living System, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, VAIO, and like.no.other are discs inside. Then using ...connections at a time. Make sure the Media Changer/ Recorder is properly connected to the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and is functioning properly. Note: This will not be between 1.2 mm and ...174; XP Setup. From the Start menu, select All Programs. 3. Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Step 1: Connecting the DLS Computer and Media Changer/Recorder Using the supplied i.LINK...
VGX-XL1A Safety Information
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...-readable form without notice and may not necessarily be completed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to current retail versions. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered... PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Updates and additions to change without prior written approval. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL1A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to software may require a fee ...
...-readable form without notice and may not necessarily be completed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to current retail versions. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered... PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Updates and additions to change without prior written approval. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL1A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are subject to software may require a fee ...
VGX-XL1A Safety Information
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... office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification...to the model and serial numbers when you call the Sony Service Center. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony VAIO® VGX-XL1A. registered trademark of products with the interoperability specifications established ...
... office equipment such as computers, displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification...to the model and serial numbers when you call the Sony Service Center. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that promotes energy saving through the use of your Sony VAIO® VGX-XL1A. registered trademark of products with the interoperability specifications established ...
VGX-XL1 Marketing Specifications
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... by the applicable software vendor. 8. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Living Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Click to change without notice....Sony. Sony hereby disclaims any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make recommendations, they are approximate. Performance will provide Onsite Service in U.S.A. 10/05. All rights reserved. For new users only Service and Warranty Limited Warranty and Onsite Service 1 Year Limited Warranty with IDs. VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX-XL1A...
... by the applicable software vendor. 8. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Living Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Click to change without notice....Sony. Sony hereby disclaims any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make recommendations, they are approximate. Performance will provide Onsite Service in U.S.A. 10/05. All rights reserved. For new users only Service and Warranty Limited Warranty and Onsite Service 1 Year Limited Warranty with IDs. VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX-XL1A...
User Guide
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... Changer/Recorder. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 3 Operating System Software The operating system for the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ is Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005. Even though the digital entertainment features of these and other pre-installed application, see Sony Original Software and Other Software Applications. Product Specifications VGX-XL1A Personal Computer For complete hardware specifications, go to VAIO® Support...
... Changer/Recorder. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 3 Operating System Software The operating system for the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ is Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005. Even though the digital entertainment features of these and other pre-installed application, see Sony Original Software and Other Software Applications. Product Specifications VGX-XL1A Personal Computer For complete hardware specifications, go to VAIO® Support...
User Guide
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...; Update Getting to know the VGX-XL1 DLS System Unpacking the VAIO XL1 Personal Computer Make sure you have the following items: VGX-XL1A PC WLAN Antenna HDMI™ Cable Remote Batteries (2) Wireless Keyboard w/Intergrated Pointing Device Power Cord Infrared Blaster Cable Optical S/PDIF Cable Keyboard Batteries (4) HDMI™ to DVI-D Adapter 6 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System For Data DVD and CD...
...; Update Getting to know the VGX-XL1 DLS System Unpacking the VAIO XL1 Personal Computer Make sure you have the following items: VGX-XL1A PC WLAN Antenna HDMI™ Cable Remote Batteries (2) Wireless Keyboard w/Intergrated Pointing Device Power Cord Infrared Blaster Cable Optical S/PDIF Cable Keyboard Batteries (4) HDMI™ to DVI-D Adapter 6 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System For Data DVD and CD...
User Guide
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... the batteries are not supported. • Use alkaline batteries for the keyboard. 10 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Re-chargeable batteries are dead, it may cause leaking. • Replace with new batteries... the batteries out if you will not be using the VAIO® remote control, remember to point the remote at the VGX-XL1A personal computer, not at the TV or monitor. Replace ...the battery compartment cover. Insert the Batteries On the back of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony...
... the batteries are not supported. • Use alkaline batteries for the keyboard. 10 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Re-chargeable batteries are dead, it may cause leaking. • Replace with new batteries... the batteries out if you will not be using the VAIO® remote control, remember to point the remote at the VGX-XL1A personal computer, not at the TV or monitor. Replace ...the battery compartment cover. Insert the Batteries On the back of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony...
User Guide
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...Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. 2 Connect the other than the ones provided by Sony for updates. • You can connect the HDMI™ out to an A/V amp and audio will be heard through the AV amp and then ...cables. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 29 Depending on the back panel of your computer. Always use HDMI™ and Component Video connections at the same time. • If device drivers other end of the TV coaxial cable to the TV for the display. Additional TV Connections Note: Your VAIO® XL1A computer is...
...Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (optional) to your cable service access. 2 Connect the other than the ones provided by Sony for updates. • You can connect the HDMI™ out to an A/V amp and audio will be heard through the AV amp and then ...cables. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 29 Depending on the back panel of your computer. Always use HDMI™ and Component Video connections at the same time. • If device drivers other end of the TV coaxial cable to the TV for the display. Additional TV Connections Note: Your VAIO® XL1A computer is...
User Guide
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Summary This appendix covered VAIO Media™ software included with your XL1A computer for wireless or wired LAN installations. 108 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System
Summary This appendix covered VAIO Media™ software included with your XL1A computer for wireless or wired LAN installations. 108 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System
User Guide
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...following types of media, CD or DVD, are supported to back up your data using DVDs, you must use the optical drive in the XL1A computer, or the optical drive in the XL1B.Media Changer/ Recorder. If you back up your data. Double-layer DVD media are supported,...the process. See the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Entertainment Book, Media Center Features, Manage Discs. Note: The following support site for the latest up-to-date information specific to your computer model: www.esupport.sony.com Back up your date using CDs, you can delete some of the VAIO® Recovery options: ...
...following types of media, CD or DVD, are supported to back up your data using DVDs, you must use the optical drive in the XL1A computer, or the optical drive in the XL1B.Media Changer/ Recorder. If you back up your data. Double-layer DVD media are supported,...the process. See the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Entertainment Book, Media Center Features, Manage Discs. Note: The following support site for the latest up-to-date information specific to your computer model: www.esupport.sony.com Back up your date using CDs, you can delete some of the VAIO® Recovery options: ...
User Guide
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...VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 113 Create Recovery Discs using CD-R or DVD media. See Start VAIO Recovery on page 3. 2 From the VAIO® HDD Recovery menu screen, click Create Recovery Discs. 3 Read the on the VGX-XL1A computer. Note: If your part. To create the recovery discs using CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R media. Sony... recommends using CD media 1 Start the VAIO HDD Recovery program. Remember - You can restore your...
...VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 113 Create Recovery Discs using CD-R or DVD media. See Start VAIO Recovery on page 3. 2 From the VAIO® HDD Recovery menu screen, click Create Recovery Discs. 3 Read the on the VGX-XL1A computer. Note: If your part. To create the recovery discs using CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R media. Sony... recommends using CD media 1 Start the VAIO HDD Recovery program. Remember - You can restore your...
User Guide
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...begin, make sure both the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and the VGP-XL1B media changer/recorder are turned on the New Discs Found message to perform a disc scan. 6 Click OK when the Disc Scan Complete message displays. 7 Close Media Center. 8 Start VAIO® Recovery. •... 10 Click Next. To create recovery discs using 2 DVD(s) and click Next. 114 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System The Time Remaining field displays the time left to VAIO Recovery and then click VAIO Recovery. This completes the VAIO Recovery option Create Recovery Discs. The Create Recovery Discs (Step 1 of 3) screen displays...
...begin, make sure both the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and the VGP-XL1B media changer/recorder are turned on the New Discs Found message to perform a disc scan. 6 Click OK when the Disc Scan Complete message displays. 7 Close Media Center. 8 Start VAIO® Recovery. •... 10 Click Next. To create recovery discs using 2 DVD(s) and click Next. 114 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System The Time Remaining field displays the time left to VAIO Recovery and then click VAIO Recovery. This completes the VAIO Recovery option Create Recovery Discs. The Create Recovery Discs (Step 1 of 3) screen displays...
User Guide
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...Programs screen displays. 16 Click Manage Discs. Remove the disc from the Media Changer/Recorder and label it VGX-XL1A Recovery DVD 1/2. A Confirm Eject message displays. 26 Click Yes. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 115 The Manage Discs screen displays. 17 Click the Eject button next to the loaded disc icon. The ... it VGX-XL1A Recovery DVD 2/2. 27 Close Media Center and store the Recovery DVD Discs in the Media Changer/ Recorder. The Create DVD process continues. Note: If Media Center does not close using the mouse, press Alt + F4 on your keyboard. 20 Return to the VAIO®...
...Programs screen displays. 16 Click Manage Discs. Remove the disc from the Media Changer/Recorder and label it VGX-XL1A Recovery DVD 1/2. A Confirm Eject message displays. 26 Click Yes. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 115 The Manage Discs screen displays. 17 Click the Eject button next to the loaded disc icon. The ... it VGX-XL1A Recovery DVD 2/2. 27 Close Media Center and store the Recovery DVD Discs in the Media Changer/ Recorder. The Create DVD process continues. Note: If Media Center does not close using the mouse, press Alt + F4 on your keyboard. 20 Return to the VAIO®...
User Guide
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...green) of theXL1A computer is on, but there is no display on again. 146 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System If nothing is displayed on the screen after a time, please follow the procedures below. • Make sure the XL1A computer is connected to the proper input. • Hold the power button of this ... lamp turns off and then turn the power on again. • If nothing is displayed after the above , please contact VAIO Customer Support. Comment: Confirm that the XL1A computer's power cord is inserted firmly into an outlet. • Confirm that the display unit (TV, DVI-D monitor) power...
...green) of theXL1A computer is on, but there is no display on again. 146 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System If nothing is displayed on the screen after a time, please follow the procedures below. • Make sure the XL1A computer is connected to the proper input. • Hold the power button of this ... lamp turns off and then turn the power on again. • If nothing is displayed after the above , please contact VAIO Customer Support. Comment: Confirm that the XL1A computer's power cord is inserted firmly into an outlet. • Confirm that the display unit (TV, DVI-D monitor) power...